A troll is Internet slang for a person who intentionally tries to instigate conflict, hostility, or arguments in an online social community. Trolling can occur anywhere that has an open area where people can freely post their thoughts and opinions.
Who is a famous troll?
Kenneth McCarthy (born c. 1980), popularly known as Ken M, is an Internet troll known for his comments on news websites such as Yahoo! and The Huffington Post.
How do you respond to an internet troll?
Here are four ways you can respond to comment trolls:Ignore Them.Acknowledge the Commenters Misunderstanding.Engage in Thoughtful Debate.Admit When Youre Wrong.
How do you stop a troll?
9 tips for handling trolls on social mediaEstablish a policy. Most social networks have community policies for being respectful. Ignore them. Respond with facts. Diffuse with humor. Block or ban them. Correct mistakes. Dont be baited. Dont delete their posts.More items •Feb 28, 2019